GP Shared Care Coordinator (CNC) at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

134500.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Mental Health, Clinical Care, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Partnership Building, Quality Improvement, Professional Development, Physical Health Assessment, Metabolic Health Monitoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Role title: GP Shared Care Coordinator Role type: Max term contract full time (until June 2026) Role grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) (Year 1-2) Department and location: Community Mental Health, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 + super. Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. About the role The purpose of the GP Shared Care (GPSC) Coordinator is to build, maintain and promote strong partnerships with local GPs and the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN). Through these partnerships and expert consultancy, you will strengthen clinical pathways between the Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) and GPs. Working directly with consumers who are preparing for discharge from the CMHS to their GP, to facilitate a smooth transition into primary care. Providing leadership and education to the mental health service, to promote physical and metabolic health assessment and monitoring for consumers. Facilitating access to primary care to address co-occurring physical health needs. About you Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without condition. At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience in mental health and/or holding post registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously to deliver high quality clinical care to consumers with complex mental health needs. Strong knowledge of contemporary issues and recommendations regarding metabolic and physical health needs of people living with mental illness. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong partnerships with a variety of stakeholders including GPs, NGOs, NDIS providers and other mental health services. Experience in quality improvement and demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development. Current unrestricted NSW driver’s license. Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave About the hospital In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst. A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. How to apply The closing date for applications is 31 October 2025. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. For more information about the role contact Esther Sim at esther.sim@svha.org.au. Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies. Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The GP Shared Care Coordinator will build and maintain partnerships with local GPs and the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network. They will facilitate smooth transitions for consumers from the Community Mental Health Service to primary care.